Job summary
This is an exciting and innovative post to provide clinical care to people of Doncaster who are involved in sex work.
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate individual to take the role of Mental Health Practitioner, the role will focus on delivering specialist mental health support within this marginalised client group, The role will involve organising mental health drop-in sessions, street outreach, signposting, service navigation and working collaborative with partners who support people involved in sex work.
The post holder will provide appropriate emotional and practical support, working within a harm reduction framework, you will be supporting people in safer working practices and providing access to sexual health services.
The post holder will provide an assessment and a care management to people involved in sex work and have mental health needs, using an assertive outreach approach. The post holder will hold a caseload of patients with complex mental health needs and work with them according to recovery and personalisation principles.
The role will include working with high levels of risk and with people with enduring trauma. The role incorporates a willingness to work outside of traditional boundaries, traditional 9 - 5 hours (on occasions), to ensure engagement with this community and the the service is meeting the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker to join our newly developing team as a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner. The right candidate will be enthusiastic, compassionate and a highly organised individual who is able to provide high quality care, assessment, and treatment.
The post holder will be aligned to the newly developing Mental Health Homeless Team and will support people who are involved in sex work, have complex challenges and in unsuitable or unsafe accommodation.
The post holder will be person centred, able to deliver personalised risk management and a range of therapeutic interventions. The success candidate will demonstrate a keen interest and general understanding of working with people involved in sex work and the unique challenges that this presents, they will support people to establish a level of stability to engage in trauma-informed-care. The care delivery will incorporate a proactive approach in a variety of settings, such as hostels, temporary accommodation, community organisations, on the streets to improve outcomes for people. The post holder will be expected to liaise with partner agencies to ensure a whole system approach to delivering care is adopted.
Importantly the post holder will advocate for people involved in sex work, challenging discrimination, exclusion and stigma both for individuals and within the wider community.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered qualification in either - Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work
- To be a member of the relevant professional body (NMC, HCPC, Social Work England) and to abide by their code of conduct and RDaSH trust policies and procedures
Experience
Essential
- Extensive and appropriate demonstrable clinical experience working in a Mental Health setting
- Clinical experience of working with people that have complex substance misuse and physical health challenges as well as mental health needs
- Clinical experience of working with individuals that have complex needs and requires a multi-agency approach
- Supervision and training of students/junior members of staff
Desirable
- Clinical experience of working with people involved in sex work or any other excluded groups of people
- Management or Leadership experience
- Involvement in change management, service development or quality improvement
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of appropriate and relevant frameworks, legislation and policy
- Knowledge of the principles of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice in assessment and the provision of service
- Current and up to date knowledge of relevant legislation including working knowledge of personalised care, safeguarding, Mental Health and Care Acts
Desirable
- Knowledge of the principles of an assertive outreach approach and of the barriers relating to Inclusion Health
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information and complete high-level assessments, risk assessment and care planning.
- Ability to deliver Interventions, treatment approaches and evidence-based practice for people experiencing complex co-morbid Mental Health challenges
- Ability to use information technology systems to input and access data
- Ability to maintain appropriate records, according to Trust guidelines
- Interpersonal, prioritisation and organisational skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Able to self-start, lead and complete complex tasks
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area
Desirable
- Ability to engage in 'non-traditional approaches and flexibility to support access to services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered qualification in either - Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work
- To be a member of the relevant professional body (NMC, HCPC, Social Work England) and to abide by their code of conduct and RDaSH trust policies and procedures
Experience
Essential
- Extensive and appropriate demonstrable clinical experience working in a Mental Health setting
- Clinical experience of working with people that have complex substance misuse and physical health challenges as well as mental health needs
- Clinical experience of working with individuals that have complex needs and requires a multi-agency approach
- Supervision and training of students/junior members of staff
Desirable
- Clinical experience of working with people involved in sex work or any other excluded groups of people
- Management or Leadership experience
- Involvement in change management, service development or quality improvement
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of appropriate and relevant frameworks, legislation and policy
- Knowledge of the principles of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice in assessment and the provision of service
- Current and up to date knowledge of relevant legislation including working knowledge of personalised care, safeguarding, Mental Health and Care Acts
Desirable
- Knowledge of the principles of an assertive outreach approach and of the barriers relating to Inclusion Health
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information and complete high-level assessments, risk assessment and care planning.
- Ability to deliver Interventions, treatment approaches and evidence-based practice for people experiencing complex co-morbid Mental Health challenges
- Ability to use information technology systems to input and access data
- Ability to maintain appropriate records, according to Trust guidelines
- Interpersonal, prioritisation and organisational skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Able to self-start, lead and complete complex tasks
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area
Desirable
- Ability to engage in 'non-traditional approaches and flexibility to support access to services
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
RDaSH Community Venue in the City Centre - Doncaster
Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
Doncaster
DN4 8QN
Employer's website
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
